Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical)
Heidelberg Materials UK
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Job summary
Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) at Ketton Cement Works to lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance across a large cement plant. You will work with operations, engineering and contractors to deliver safe, reliable and efficient maintenance, driving continuous improvement in a heavy industrial setting.
The role offers a path to leadership, with responsibilities for planning, supervising, and developing a skilled team while upholding safety and
Qualifications
- Experience leading mechanical maintenance teams in an industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices and safe systems of work.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals and engineering documentation.
- Experience using SAP-PM or similar maintenance management systems.
- Experience in cement, quarrying, manufacturing or continuous process industries is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead health and safety excellence and ensure safe maintenance planning.
- Coordinate maintenance activities and supervise contractors.
- develop and mentor a team of Mechanical Craftsmen.
- Plan, organise and supervise day-to-day maintenance activities.
- Drive reliability, implement RCFA and RCFA-related improvements.
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Job description
Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
Are you an experienced mechanical maintenance professional looking for your next leadership challenge? At Heidelberg Materials, we're building a more sustainable future and we're looking for a Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) to play a key role in keeping one of the UK's largest and most advanced cement manufacturing sites operating safely, reliably and efficiently. This is an opportunity to lead a skilled team of Mechanical Craftsmen, influence plant performance, and drive continuous improvement across a complex heavy industrial environment. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, developing people and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. At Ketton Cement Works, you'll be part of a business that invests in its people, embraces innovation and is committed to sustainability. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career within a global industry leader.
Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, with a dotted-line relationship to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating mechanical maintenance activities across the plant. Working closely with operations, engineering teams and contractors, you will ensure maintenance work is delivered safely and effectively, improving equipment reliability, plant availability and overall operational performance.
- Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are planned and executed safely.
- Supervise contractor activities and ensure compliance with company standards and legislation.
- Promote proactive risk identification and control.
- Coach, mentor and coordinate a team of Mechanical Craftsmen.
- Create a positive, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
- Identify skills gaps and support ongoing training and development.
- Set priorities and provide clear direction to the team.
- Plan, organise and supervise day-to-day maintenance activities.
- Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance work.
- Minimise downtime through effective decision-making and troubleshooting.
- Ensure inspections, maintenance checks and follow-up actions are completed and recorded.
- Use SAP-PM and other maintenance tools to identify recurring equipment issues.
- Support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Implement maintenance improvements that enhance reliability and reduce costs.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and equipment records
You'll provide expertise across a wide range of mechanical systems and equipment, including:
- Gearboxes and reducers
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Pumps and compressed air systems
- Bulk handling and storage equipment
- Materials handling systems
- Lifting and rigging activities
- Experience leading or supervising mechanical maintenance teams within an industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices and safe systems of work.
- Proven ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate maintenance activities.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals and engineering documentation.
- City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience within cement, quarrying, manufacturing, power generation or other continuous process industries.
- Experience using SAP-PM or similar maintenance management systems.
- Knowledge of reliability methodologies such as RCFA, FMEA or predictive maintenance.
- Understanding of LOLER requirements and lifting operations.
- ONC, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- LOLER Appointed Person qualification.
- Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
- Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
- Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working,, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
- Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
- Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities
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